This article is inspired by the book:
“Grateful Leadership using the Power of Acknowledgement” by Judith W. Umlas.
What is a Grateful Leader?
A person who is generous with acknowledgement is the key to Grateful Leadership. It is:
- One who expresses appreciation for employees’ and other stakeholders’ contributions.
- One who acknowledges, supports, and engages his/her people profoundly on an ongoing basis.
- One who wants to know his/her employees and other stakeholders as people.
What is Acknowledgement?
“Acknowledgment is a heartfelt and authentic communication that lets a person know their value to the organization and the importance of the contribution that they make.” From ‘The Power of Acknowledgment’ by Judith W. Umlas.
What are the reasons to be a Grateful Leader?
There are many reasons to be a grateful leader. Why?
- It creates a positive work environment.
- When people are appreciated, it engages and retains them with an organization.
- Motivates stakeholders and even suppliers will give better products and services if you can express gratitude towards them.
- It creates superior results.
- Self-actualization on the top of the Maslow pyramid means being satisfied and nurtured by all that one does. Self-transcendence is seeing to it that others feel self-actualized.